SIR CHRIS HOY vowed to prove “life goes on” for cancer sufferers before his return to race car driving.
The British Olympic legend revealed last October that he’d been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer the previous year.
PABritish Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy was diagnosed in 2023[/caption]
GETTYThe 49-year-old was given between two to four years to live[/caption]
INSTAGRAM@CHRISHOY1The cycling legend is living life to its fullest, so much so that he recently returned to the race car world[/caption]
The six-time cycling gold medallist’s diagnosis was sadly a terminal one and doctors gave the Scot between two to four years to live.
And Hoy, 49, is determined to live every day to its fullest, so much so that he decided to give race car driving a go again.
Hoy famously switch two wheels for four after retiring from cycling.
And this weekend, he took part in the Dark Horse Stars class of the Mustang Challenge, which is on the bill of the famous Le Mans 24.
Hoy, who raced in the full Le Mans in 2016, hopes living out his final days doing what he loves will inspire other cancer sufferers to do the same.
He told TNT Sports: “I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer almost two years ago now, and it shocked me, it rocked my world.
“It changed everything in one sentence, you’re told that’s not curable, but it’s treatable.
“So suddenly, you have this death sentence, and it’s terrifying, but I’m here to show that life goes on for many people in that situation.”
X@TNTSPORTSSir Chris Hoy is determined to show fellow cancer sufferers that life goes on[/caption]
After completing the race, a delighted Hoy took to Instagram to write: “What a few days at LeMans.
“After my cancer diagnosis 20 months ago I never imagined I’d be back racing here again, so when the opportunity arose courtesy of Ford performance and Jay Ward to take part in the Mustang Challenge Invitational I grabbed it with both hands.
“The Circuit de la Sarthe is a special place and the magic never fades, it really is a privilege to drive on this historic track.
“As my team mate for the week, Chris Harris said, you never turn down the chance to drive at LeMans.
“Speaking of Chris Harris, it was a blast to hang out, talk cars and learn from him.
“What a job he did in Race 2, P12 from 31st on the grid, making 11 places in lap one amidst the carnage and bringing the Tour de 4 liveried #77 home in style!
I was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer almost two years ago now, and it shocked me, it rocked my world.”
Sir Chris Hoy
“I managed P20 from the same grid position in race 1, very happy to have had some awesome battles throughout the 45-minute race and get a proper hit out after frustrations in qualifying.
“Massive thanks to Academy Motorsport team for all their hard work and support, what a great bunch they are.
“And finally, best of luck to all the drivers in the 24 heures du mans, I wish you a safe and successful race.”
Hoy will attempt to raise £1million for UK cancer charities with a charity bike ride in September.
He said: “The bike ride is to try and get as many people together as possible.
“Not just people suffering with cancer but anybody.
“To show we can keep on living, make the most of every day and live in the present, because that’s all any of us have.”
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